Overview
Tour Overview
Botswana Safari: Experience the best of Botswana in 5 days, exploring the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. Enjoy thrilling game drives, mokoro excursions, and
Day by Day
Itinerary
Travel to the Okavango Delta
Day 1Travel to the Okavango Delta Travel to the Okavango Delta Welcome to Botswana! Arrive at Maun Airport and take a scenic light aircraft transfer (typically 30–45 minutes) to Khwai Airstrip, followed by a 60-minute game drive to Elephant Pan Tented Camp. Your journey into the wild heart of Botswana’s wilderness begins here. Get ready for an immersive safari experience in this exclusive, wildlife-rich corner of the Khwai Private Reserve, where elephant herds and abundant game roam freely around the camp's waterhole. Main Destination: Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta) Best Time To Visit May to October (Best wildlife viewing) High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Khwai Concession ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoAbundant Show more LionOccasional LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional Wild DogOccasional CheetahRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Elephant Pan Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta) +25 Photos +24 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Explore the Okavango Delta
Day 2Explore the Okavango Delta Explore the Okavango Delta A full day at Elephant Pan Tented Camp immerses you in Botswana’s Khwai Private Reserve. Start with a thrilling morning game drive spotting lions, leopards, wild dogs, and elephant herds along the Khwai River. Return for brunch and relaxation by the plunge pool or viewing deck, watching animals at the waterhole. Afternoon options include another drive or a guided bush walk for intimate tracking. At dusk, enjoy a night drive for nocturnal sightings like leopards and hyenas. End with sundowners, dinner by the fire, and peaceful sleep to wild sounds. Slip into the camp’s hides anytime for close-up photography. Main Destination: Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta) Accommodation: Elephant Pan Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta) Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Fly to Chobe National Park
Day 3Fly to Chobe National Park Fly to Chobe National Park Bid farewell to Elephant Pan Tented Camp after a final morning activity and breakfast amid the Khwai Private Reserve's wildlife. A short game drive transfers you to the nearby Khwai airstrip for a scenic light aircraft flight (typically 30–60 minutes) over Botswana's stunning landscapes to Kasane Airport. Upon arrival, enjoy a seamless road transfer (about 10–20 minutes) to Chobe Game Lodge, where river views and elephant herds await. This smooth transition brings you to the iconic Chobe Riverfront for your next chapter of safari adventure. Main Destination: Chobe National Park Best Time To Visit April to October (Best at the riverfront area) High Season July to October (The park gets crowded) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Chobe NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoAbundant Show more BuffaloCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Wild DogOccasional CheetahRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Chobe Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Chobe NP +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Explore Chobe National Park
Day 4Explore Chobe National Park Explore Chobe National Park Spend your day at Chobe Game Lodge, the only lodge inside Chobe National Park, immersed in Africa's premier elephant destination along the iconic Chobe Riverfront. Wake early for a thrilling morning game drive in an open 4x4 (often electric/silent), guided by expert professionals, spot massive elephant herds, hippos, buffalo, rare puku antelope, impala, kudu, red lechwe, and predators like leopards or lions. Return for brunch and relaxation in your river-facing room or by the pool, perhaps enjoying the 250m boardwalk for birdwatching and wildlife views. In the afternoon, glide on a serene boat safari along the Chobe River, encountering bathing elephants, grazing buffalo, and abundant birdlife up close. As the sun sets, savor a peaceful sundowner cruise, toasting to the wilderness spectacle of elephants wading and hippos yawning. End with dinner under the stars, sharing the day's unforgettable sightings. Main Destination: Chobe National Park Accommodation: Chobe Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Chobe NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Depart from Kasane
Day 5Depart from Kasane Depart from Kasane As your final day at Chobe Game Lodge draws to a close, savor one last morning activity, perhaps a serene boat safari or game drive amid elephant herds and river wildlife, followed by breakfast and time to reflect on unforgettable encounters. The lodge arranges a smooth departure transfer: a complimentary road transfer (approximately 45 minutes) from the lodge, through Chobe National Park's gates, to Kasane International Airport. Bid farewell to Botswana’s majestic Chobe Riverfront, departing with cherished memories of close-up elephant sightings, thrilling predator encounters, peaceful sundowner cruises, and the raw beauty of Africa's premier wildlife haven. Main Destination: Kasane Airport (Kasane) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, y
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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